Green Fleet

Alliance AutoGas Launches System for Ram ProMaster

The Alliance AutoGas engineered single-plug connector, no cut or drill fuel system, installed on a Ram ProMaster, was recently spotted at the Government Fleet Expo in Nashville.

The Ram ProMaster features a 16-gallon underbody autogas tank with the conversion system. This adds to the Ram ProMaster’s front-wheel-drive system and a 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine. Alliance’s EPA and NFPA 58 compliant conversion system featured on the Ram ProMaster can be installed on new or in-service vehicles in half the time of other products. These systems do not require any permanent vehicle modifications.

“By far, we offer our customers the widest assortment of choices of vehicles and options for their fleets. They can experience a positive ROI with a partial asset life when reduced conversion costs are coupled with low, stable fuel prices. A large benefit if this system is that the product is supported with a five-year, 100,000-mile warranty. We feel that strongly about its success for all fleet vehicles and we are extremely proud to unveil the propane autogas version of the Ram ProMaster. This popular vehicle further confirms our dominance in the alternative fuel work truck market,” said Ed Hoffman, president of Blossman Services, Inc., the equipment distributor for Alliance AutoGas.

Alliance AutoGas recently completed a record-breaking propane autogas conversion on a Ford F-150 at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis as well as a 5,600-mile coast-to-coast drive.

SoCalGas customers have submitted more than 150 applications to the SCAQMD as part of the $21 million Prop 1B incentive pool. Owners whose applications are accepted will receive $100,000 towards the purchase of a new near-zero natural gas truck.

Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit LightningElectric will provide a fuel economy rating of 61 MPGe in the city and 66 MPGe on the highway, according to the vehicle modifier, which will display it for fleets around the U.S. in April and May.

Workhorse showed off its N-GEN electric delivery van, with a range of 100 miles, in San Francisco prior to the launch of its four-vehicle delivery pilot. Read more about the N-GEN here. Photos courtesy of Workhorse and by Thi Dao

The Most Innovative Vehicle award went to Workhorse for its W-15 electric pickup truck, the Most Innovative Safety Product award was presented to J.W. Speaker Corporation for the Model 8910 Evolution 2 LED headlight, and the Most Innovative Truck Equipment honor went to CARR for its Factory Step.